Welcome back!

“Welcome aboard!” The flight attendant greeted me with a smile before I exited the plane, warm sunlight greeted me. Even the air is very warm, and refreshing. It’s been so long since I left here, I’d never thought I would come back here.

I took off my jacket, I didn't want to pass out because of the heat. Years already passed by just like that, after I inherited everything, I decided to stay for years there. But since I finally have my own business, I need to come back here for the business project.

I didn't think that the business I started would grow after the death of Ms. Hilton, I didn't expect it to have branches in different countries, especially here.

"Ms. Hilton?” A male voice called out to me, "You are finally here." He immediately showed me a sweet smile.

"Mr. Ramirez?” I'm a little unsure, we talk at every meeting but it's only via video chat.

"Yes, but please let's put down the formality. Call me, Raziel.” He walked over to me to help me with my suitcases. "Have you reserved a hotel? If you haven't, I know a hotel owner Although, the first floor is a bar.”

"Unfortunately, nothing yet. I remembered late that it is summer here and there are many tourists so reservation is hard, I will be very glad if you offer me some help." I looked at him.

A soft laugh escaped his lips and he looked at me in amazement, "Seriously, you're something! And yes, I will help you. Make sure to treat me to some dinner for it.”

"Sure, I will." This is the first time we met in person, but somehow, it's comfortable talking with him.

He opened the door for me when I got to the front of his car, he also arranged my things to put in the back. Even though he did all that, I didn't see any irritation on his face, the atmosphere around him was very relaxed.

"Why are you smiling?" He asked curiously after sitting in the driving seat, "Don't say you're laughing at me, did I do something funny?"

I quickly shook my head, "Not that I'm laughing at you, I'm just surprised that you're like this in person. Every time we have a video call meeting, you are very serious, but you are very easy to talk to."

"Oh... Well, I can say the same thing to you, Ms. Hilton.” He answered.

"I thought we should remove the formality, call me by my name. It’s Lorain.”

He shrugged his shoulders, "Sure, why not? So, let's go now, Lorain?”

We both laughed before I nodded, and he started driving to the hotel where he was talking. Bar and Hotel, interesting…

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“Hey, Craig!” He immediately greeted the man sitting on the swivel chair as soon as we entered his office, that's when I could tell that they were close...

"Hmm, what are you doing here?" The man named Craig didn't seem happy, he also looked at me and the suitcases I was carrying. "don't say you ran away and kidnapped a chick and you're planning to hide here?"

I can't help but cringe at the story he made up in his mind, you can't judge a person based on their appearance... If you look at it, it's like he can't think of such a thing.

Loud laughter caught Craig and I's attention and we looked at Raziel at the same time, "What are you talking about, I didn't run away from anything. She is my business partner and she just came back from abroad, we are here to book a room."

He wiped the tears from laughing so hard, while Craig just nodded.

"Well, we have rooms available but on the fifth floor." He looked at me, "We can discuss the price and the discount I can give since she’s your business partner."

"Thank you, I guess?" I don't want to look for another hotel, glad that Raziel knew a hotel owner. I also got a discount, lucky!

I'm tired from the flight, so I’m good here and it makes me feel more secure here.

I also have no intention of building a house here, first of all, I don't want to live here for a long time. As long as possible, I want to go back abroad immediately so that I can still visit Ms. Hilton’s grave, especially every birthday.

"Well then," he stood up from his seat, "I'll go with you to look at the room, so you can tell me if there's anything you want to change so you can feel comfortable while you're here."

We walked down the hallway together to get to the elevator going up to the fifth floor, "I don't think I would change anything, apart from the fact that I've only been here for a few weeks, I’m not that picky when it comes to where to sleep."

"It's good if that's the case, it's still better if you can choose designs and displays according to your taste." He said.

He showed all the available rooms one by one, as he said they have different designs. Most liked in each room is the large glass window, giving customers the freedom to enjoy the view.

"Maybe this is the one I'll take," I said when we got to the fifth room, its design was simpler compared to the others. I won't have a hard time arranging my things, I'll also feel home vibes more.

"Oh, it's good that you like it. It is beautiful especially when you are alone, simple design feels like home.” He said, that makes me surprised. Wow, we have the same way of thinking… "So, let's talk about the contract?"

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"Thank you for trusting, Ms. Hilton.” He smiled and extended his hand to me to shake hands after I signed the contract for mutual agreement.

I accepted it with a smile on my lips, "I'm more than happy to stay here, at least I can sleep in peace because this place is recommended by him." I mean Raziel.

"Oh, don't say something like that. You make me blush, Lorain.” He said jokingly and acted shyly.

"Oh, c'mon bro, don't act like that." Craig said angrily, "Don't put your trust in him too much, that guy doesn't deserve it." He further bullied Raziel.

Their relationship is solid more than I imagined... Sweet!

He ignored Craig's teasing of him, instead, he looked at me, "Everything is okay, if you need anything just call me." He waved his cell phone, "Tomorrow we will meet the client, I will pick you up."

"Okay, thank you!" I said cheerfully, "And tomorrow, please make sure your evening schedule is free for dinner." I added.

His face became brighter, "Sure, can't wait!"

He waved at Craig and me before completely leaving, I only heard a sigh from Craig so I turned to him. "I will go to my room now, thank you again."

"It's nothing, after all, business is business." He answered. "hope you will enjoy your stay here."

He said before I finally got out of his office, I stretched my body before getting on the elevator. I don't understand why, but instead of the fifth floor, I pressed the first floor, maybe it's a good idea to drink for a while so that I can fall asleep later.

When I arrived at the first floor there were only a few people, mostly women, I looked at my watch. That's when I realized that it was too early to have many customers, so I chose to sit at the counter.

Like when I was abroad, I only took cocktails, I need to be careful about what I’m going to drink right now, It's embarrassing to face a client with a hangover.

"Hi, new?" A man in a suit just sat next to me, he had good looks but was too handsome for my taste.

"Yes, regular?" I asked him back.

He nodded and ordered another cocktail, "for you." He said flirtatiously.

"Thank you." I did not hesitate to accept that, it is free and forbidden to refuse grace.

"Are you alone or are you waiting for someone?" His hand started to wander, now holding my left hand.

"Alone," I answered sweetly and just let him do what he was doing.

He bent down close to me and whispered, "That's good to hear, want to come with me?"

I immediately grinned, oh man~

I didn't answer, instead, I pulled his collar and started the kiss, well, I just came back here to my beloved country, so maybe it's not wrong for me to get a taste.

"Naughty." He whispered again as our lips parted, but it was only for a moment. He pulled me closer to him again and kissed me more deeply. "come on, let's go somewhere more private."

He pulled me into a corner that wasn't that bright, still right so we could see each other's expressions.

“Ahh!” A moan escaped my lips when he left a kiss mark on my chest, it's a good thing and in a slightly hidden part otherwise, I'll have a problem to hide it tomorrow.

I also felt his hand wandering around my body, from my thigh, it gradually rose to my waist. I moaned harder as I felt it on my chest, I was about to hug him when someone pulled him away from me.

"Why, w-what is happening—" I could not finish my words when I a man holding his collar.

"You... Why are you kissing my wife?!" He said firmly and punched him.

Wife?

Who do you call your wife, Jake…?

As if you are regretting that you divorced me a few years ago…